Tourist arrivals surge by two million to 9.48 million as of May, says Ahmad Zahid

PUTRAJAYA: International tourist arrivals in Malaysia have increased significantly this year, with 9.48 million visitors as of May compared to 7.48 million tourists in the same period last year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has targeted 27.3 million international tourists and an income of RM102.7bil this year.